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Rain is expected to put a damper on the day, forcing postponements in Manchester, Nashua, Rochester, Portsmouth, Salem and other areas.

“They call me 'the weather guy' here in the city, and my responsibility is to determine if we are going to see lightning, thunder, winds, rain. Rain is not typically a big issue when it comes to fireworks. It’s mainly the winds. So, that's a big concern for us on the fourth,” said Justin Kates, the director of Nashua Emergency Management.

Nashua city officials have to make the call by the morning of July 4, but they said after looking at the forecast, they didn’t want to wait.

Upwards of 5,000 people will attend, and the date change doesn't affect getting cones and barricades out. Officials just needed to ensure security and performing personnel would be available.

The same process is true for Salem, which is rescheduling its fireworks show as well from July 4 to July 5.

“I think this is the best time to do it. It allows public safety, police and fire, to staff the event. It allows for rescheduling for the fireworks companies and it also gives people notice ... to rearrange their plans and get out there on Saturday if they really want to see the fireworks,” said Deputy Chief Shawn Patten of the Salem Police Department.

Salem expects about 10,000 people at its event at Salem High School, and waiting too long to call it would have made it difficult.

“As long as we have a safe fireworks celebration, on whatever day it occurs, we are all good with that,” said Patten.

Officials in Nashua agree, but still wish Mother Nature would have cooperated.

“It’s always a bummer. July Fourth is July Fourth ... and we want to do the event then, but for people’s safety and to make sure everyone enjoys the event, we have to switch the date. Sort of a bummer,” said Kates.

As the day went on, more and more towns contacted us to say their fireworks were also postponed.